"Charms strike the sight, but ___ wins the soul": Alexander Pope Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “"Charms strike the sight, but ___ wins the soul": Alexander Pope” from the New York Times crossword of October 19, 2024? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 19, 2024

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Hints

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Questions

What is the answer to “"Charms strike the sight, but ___ wins the soul": Alexander Pope”?

MERIT, 5 letters: to earn.

When was “"Charms strike the sight, but ___ wins the soul": Alexander Pope” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of October 19, 2024.

How many letters does the answer have?

5 letters, starting with M.